Fish sauce is a glorious condiment that gives Southeast Asian cuisine its distinct, delicious flavor, but if you’re vegetarian (or allergic to fish) you’re living your life without it, and that’s very sad.

The below vegetarian-friendly, fish-free recipe gets its funky flavor from wakame and fermented tofu. Soy sauce and a little sugar round out the sauce for a balanced, umami-packed condiment that everyone can enjoy. (If you can’t find wakame at your local health food store, it can be ordered off of Amazon quite easily.)